Sex crime accusations are some of the most damaging charges a person can face. Those convicted of these serious offenses often face lengthy jail or prison sentences as well as a lifetime of registration on the California sex offender list. Some offenders even face lifetime prison sentences. If you have been accused of any kind […]
California Bigamy Laws: Escondido Criminal Lawyers
California recognizes marriages between a man and a woman and two partners of the same sex, but it does not acknowledge marriages where one party is already married to another person. In fact, bigamy is a crime in California. In fact, Escondido criminal lawyers warn that in these cases, both parties can be charged with […]
Underage Marriage and Statutory Rape Laws
If sex with someone under 18 is illegal, then what about teens who are married in California? Are they still allowed to be intimate with their spouses? Rancho Bernardo child molestation lawyer Peter M. Liss explains the ins and outs of underage marriage in relation to statutory rape laws. Underage Marriage in California While it may […]
The Black Lab That Freed a Man From Prison -La Jolla Sex Crimes Lawyer
We once discussed how cat hair helped authorities track down a mail bomber. As it turns out, man’s best friend can play a critical role in the justice system as well. In fact, one black lab recently saved a man from going to prison. It’s things like this that prove how important it can be […]
Unlawful Sodomy Charges in California – Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Sodomy is essentially a fancy name for anal sex. This act is entirely legal in every state in the union since the Supreme Court ruled on Lawrence Vs. Texas in 2003. But forceful sodomy and sodomy of a child are not legal in California and most other states, just like forceful oral copulated. If you […]
Rounding Up Sex Offenders for Public Safety? Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers
Sex offenders are a diverse group that can range from teenagers who have sent another teen photos in a sext to violent rapists. Sex offenders as a group are largely viewed as a danger to children even though only a portion of them are actually attracted to children sexually. That fact didn’t stop the mayor […]
Escorts Vs. Prostitutes: Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers Peter M. Liss
We already talked about the fine line between prostitution and pornography, but that’s not the only legal activity that is only notably close to prostitution. Vista sex crime lawyers know that escorts are commonly confused with prostitutes, but while one is legal in California, the other is not. Here’s the difference between the two and […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
The Hollywood Cult That Participated in Sex Trafficking
When you think of sex trafficking, you probably think of an evil, international cartel forcing women into prostitution. You probably don’t think of Hollywood actresses and millionaire heiresses recruiting women into a cult, but that’s what recently happened in the NXIVM (pronounced “Nexium”) cult. While many news outlets have provided extensive coverage of the story, those […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
